THE POSSESSIVE EX

Chapter 9

Chapter 9

Greyson Bradshaw

POV

I sit back in my seat as I watch my lawyers file into my boardroom. They have no idea what I’m about to do, for what feels like the hundredth time. This time my parents weren’t going to stop.

Was going to consider my options, if they take the company away from me, I would just start my own. I would become their rivals, but that wasn’t the only thing I was going after.

“Mr. Bradshaw…” James Nickleson my lawyer greets.

I nod. “What do you have for me?” I ask him

“She contested the divorce. She will not divorce you without a fight. She is threatened to take your daughter and leave.” He informs me

I nod tapping my gold plated pen on the mahogany table. Considering my options. “What are the odds of me getting full custody of Mira?” I ask him

His face blanches.

I wait for him to answer. “We would need to prove she’s an unfit mother or have her sign over her parental rights.” He says

She would never sign over her rights, but I could prove that my daughter spends more time with her nanny than with her. I cannot prove her manipulating our daughter to believing all of her lies.

“We suggest you hire a PI to follow her to get any dirt on her. That way you will be home free. When you do finally file for divorce again, she will not have no choice but to sign. I also suggest you record all communications you have with her as proof in case this ever goes to court and in the event, she tries to sue you for abuse or any other claim.” Warren Richards one of the associates at Nickleson and Richards suggests

I nod. Warren was Harold Richards son and one fine ass lawyer. He was won every case his been on. He is a divorce lawyer, so he knows his stuff.

“I want you to know that she is a wild cannon she is capable of doing anything, if she could force you to marry her with the help of your parents, I don’t know what else she has up her sleeve. You need you be wary and cautious of what you say or do around her.” Warren warns me

In order to get me to marry her Carryn came to see me, telling me she’s pregnant with my child. I chased her away telling her I would take care of the child if it were mine, but I would never marry her.

She went to my parents and the gave me an ultimatum either I marry Carryn, or they give the company to my cousin.

At the time I thought I would divorce Carryn as soon as the baby turned one, but she will not divorce me. I have to live that for the rest of my life. Live knowing that I married a manipulative b***h who has used everything in her power to keep me from being with the woman I love.

The fact that Kylie agreed to be my girlfriend motivates me to do this even more than I wanted too before.

“Help me hire the best PI in the business. I cannot do it she will know she has been watching me closely all week.” I drop the next bomb.

The reason I could not go to the wedding reception was because she somehow found out where I was and followed me. So, I took a drive and stopped at the pier and watched the view. She however stayed until I got up and drove myself home.

“She’s been following you?” Nickleson asks

I nod.

“If you can prove she is unstable you will have a case. You will keep your daughter and she will probably end up in a mental institution” Harold Richards says

I nod.

“I need you promise this stays in the room between us, but I’m seeing someone so is there a possibility of this damaging my divorce proceedings?” I ask them

Everyone pulls a face.

“She does not want to divorce you, so I do not think it really matters but you are going to have to keep your relationship this other a woman a secret from her we do not know what she is capable of. as you said before she thought a maid was flirting with her and burnt her face, what wouldn’t she do with a woman you’re leaving her for?” Warren asks

I nod. I would do anything to Protect Kylie. She was my whole would.

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Jackson Harding

POV

I sit in my office working on the latest line.

I could not stop thinking about Isabella she looked incredible at the wedding.

It is two days since the wedding, and I managed to score a dance with her. After speaking to Tyler, I realized that she is a member of the Royal family. Does that mean she is out of my league now? Is she allowed to date out of the Royal family? I am not entirely sure how to go about this? Do I just let it go or do I have a chance with her?

I remember seeing her for the first time. The way she had blown me away.

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Flashback… A week ago.

I walk to the lift and wait for it to come up. It opens and I rush in.

I accidentally bump into someone.

"I'm so sor-..." my breath hitches when I looked at the woman, I could not believe how beautiful she was. Her dark almost chocolate hair tied it a tight bun. She was dressed professionally as well which probably meant she worked here.

"I'm so sorry bumping into you" I apologize with a smile

She smiles shyly and blushes. God I nearly had a heart attack. I could not believe.

"It's okay" she says.

Aah, she has a British accent like Tyler does.

"I'm Jackson..." I introduce myself holding out my hand for her to shake.

"Isabella." she says shaking my hand. (Isabella played by Chloë Grace Moretz)

I smile making space for her to move past me.

"I hope to see you again Miss Isabella" I say winking at her

She lowers her head to hide the blush popping out on her face. She was redder than a strawberry.

She walks out of the lift looking back at me before giving me a quick wave smiling. The lift doors closed, and I could not get the silly smile off my face for the rest of the day.

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I really like her but was it worth the heartbreak I might endure because her family might not want me for their daughter. I would never make her choose between me and her family. family is the most important aspect in my life, I would not ask anyone to do something I was not willing to do.

I do not know much about Royals, so I was out of my depth her. should I just ask help from Tyler? He has lived amongst them, and he was supposed to marry her from what I have heard from him. he should know her, and her family better than I do. I could find out if I stand a chance with her.

I think about how innocent she looked and how she blushed whenever she looked at me. she liked me, she really liked me, and it was not lust which was refreshing, she is not after my money because she has more money than I do.

Calling my cousin because he would know exactly what to do.

“Jack…” Tyler answers on the second ring

“Are you busy?” I ask him

“Nope, what’s up?” He asks me

“Your friend Isabella…” I let my voice trail off

“Yeah?” He asks dragging his voice. his accent still gets me sometimes.

“You think I’ll be able to date her?” I ask

“Why wouldn’t you be able to date her?” He asks me

“She’s from the royal family, isn’t she a duchess or something?” I ask

He sighs, “Isabella has two older brothers’ and a father who loves her dearly. She came to the states because she was looking for love. Her father wants her to marry for love Jack.” He explains

“Thank you…” I thank him

“You like her, she likes you so go for it, don’t let fear cloud your judgement you're perfect for one another.” He tells me

“You really think we’ll work?” I ask him

“Yes, I do. You and Isabella as so perfect for one another I say in a year you will be waiting for her to walk down the aisle if not earlier.” He tells me

“You really think that??” I ask shocked at how much faith he has in us working.

“Jackson, I know you and I know Isabella. She likes you and she is a stubborn one. If she wants something she will go at it. and she wants you, Jackson.” He tells me

“Thank you, Ty,” I tell him

“Of course, anytime.” He says before hanging up.

I was going to do it. I was going to ask her out. I have no idea how but I was going to ask her out.